EGGNOG CRANBERRY PIE

Eggnog Cranberry Pie image

Here's an elegant pie that says "holiday" in every bite. The tart cranberries contrast nicely with the rich eggnog layer. It's a repeat dessert at our house. -Ruth White, Bedford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons cold water, divided
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1-3/4 cups eggnog
2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; stir in cranberries. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Pour into crust; set aside. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over remaining water; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Gradually stir in eggnog and rum. , Refrigerate until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped cream; pour over cranberry layer. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.